Key facts
Oman is a country located in Western Asia. There are 3 countries (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Yemen) that Oman shares its borders with. The official language of Oman is Arabic. Traveling across Oman if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Oman was ranked 102nd out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Oman is Omani rial (OMR). The rial (ع.ر.) is subdivided into 1000 baisa (bz).
Omani
Banknotes
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Omani
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Oman is 128.73 Mbps and mobile is 147.25 Mbs.The global average is 197.25 Mbps and 127.73 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density The number of ATMs per person in Oman is close to the world average.41.33 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Oman, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Oman. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Oman?
There are no Mariott hotels in Oman.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Oman.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Oman.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Oman.
There are Radisson hotels in 3 cities.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Oman.
What fast food chains are present in Oman?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Oman.
The KFC chain operates in Oman.
The Burger King chain operates in Oman.
The Subway chain operates in Oman.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Oman.
The Starbucks chain operates in Oman.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Muscat?
Weather data for Muscat (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Oman.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Oman
Sources
- Oman Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Oman (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Inconsistent or only partially enforced smoke-free laws
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)